Sorry for the delay in posting my challenge winner; I came home to a crashed computer & am having to put up with sporadic use of a laptop (which I'm not used to at all). Anyway, I do have a winner. Drumroll please..... Chris from CraftsbyChris is my winner! Check out her blog, she has some really cute stuff. Chris, please send me your mailing address and I'll get a package in the mail to you. (My email is thebrowns@earthlink.net)

Now, since I don't have easy access to post pictures right now, this week's saving will be money related! I'm a member of a consumer panel called Shopper's Hotline, and anyone can request to join if you have a referral. I thought this would be a good time to share the benefits of this group and offer my referral number.

Here's what it entails: Any time you buy something with a UPC code, you scan in your purchases. It takes me a few extra minutes as I'm putting things away. Then, each week, you hook your scanner up to your computer and upload the data to SH. In return for your information, you earn points for each week you scan, each survey you complete, etc. Now, the best part: unlike other groups where you buy "prizes" with your points, SH earns you cash that you receive in the form of a debit card. You choose when to redeem your points; you can either request your card as soon as you have the lowest needed # of points, or you can save up for something bigger.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in trying, it's simple to request membership. You'll need my 9-digit member number: 015296046 then you just call 1-877-999-2949 and ask for Operator 10.